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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
HIGGINS TO RESIGN.
He Claims that He Can Make More
Money than His Place Pays Him.

He Claims that He Can Make More
Money than His Place Pays Him.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Eugene Higgins
will leave the Treasury Department by Jan.
1. He resigns to 60 into private business, on
the ground that he can make more in it
than the 81, 500 year he receives now as
Appointment Clerk. Hewould have resi- gned
long ago if it had not been for the news
papers He took the office originally as a
temporary thing to please Secretary Man
ming, who wanted a new Appointment
Clerk in hurry. Higgins wanted an office
in Baltimore, 80 that he could live
home and attend to his private busi-
ness without inconvenience, but before
he could resign the newspapers
began to talk about him, and feeling that
he would be unwise to resign under fire he
held ON. Nothing has been said about him
for sometime now SO that he feels that he
can get out gracefully. The Office is one Of
minor importance. Under this administra-
tion the Appointment Clerk does not appoint
He only records appointments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
COOK WON'T HANG.
The Volusia Jury Recommends Him to
the Mercy of the Court.

The Volusia Jury Recommend Him to
the Mercy of the Court.
TITUsvILLE, FLA, Dec 12-The trial of
G, r. Cook for the killing of g. r. Hoyt in
this place, on Aug. 26, which has been in
progress for several weeks at Enterprise,
resulted late Saturday night in verdict of
guilty of murder IN the first degree, with a
recommendation for mercy. A change OF
venue was granted at the last term of the
District Court here, upon the ground that a
fair and impartial trial could not be had in
Brevard county. This action by the court
excited severe criticism by the people, who.
knowing the proverbial !; niency of Volusia
county 1uries. feared acquittal. The verdict
is received here with some surprise and gem
eral approval, save the mercy clause.
STORY OF THE CRIME.
August 26, Cook, armed with a revolver
and loaded with whisky, sought and found
Hoyt, whom he did not know, and asked
him il his name vas Hoyt. Receiving an
affirmative reply, he accused Hoyt's wife
of having disturbed him the night before
with piano playing at her house, and
threatening him with death should it be re-
peated. Hoyt calmly replied that his wife's
sister was the performer, that
he was not responsible for it, and
not aware that any one was
being disturbed. Cook gave him the lie,
drew his revolver and shot him dead. This
is the testimony of the only witness Of the
deed. Cook was promptly arrested, and
narrowly escaped lynching by the enraged
citizens, who had long patiently borne with
his imperious conduct. The defense made
by Cook on the trial was insanity resulting
from long confined excess in the use of
alcohol
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
ENDING THE VOOLFOLK CASE.
Solicitor General Hardeman to Make
Caesx,L..a.A ..craa ~.

Solicitor General Hardeman to Make
the Concluding Argument.
MACON, GA, Dec 12.-The testimony in
the Voolfolk case was concluded late this
afternoon. Nothing Of Importance was In
troduced, the time being mostly occupied in
discussing technical points and in offering
testimony in rebuttaL. At 4:45 o'clock the
opening argument for the prosecution was
begun. At o'clock a recess was taken
until z o'clock. Attorney GuerTy concluded
his argument at o'clock, and was followed
by Attorney Walker for the defense. He
will conclude tomorrow morning, and will
be followed by Attorney Rutherford for the
defense, Solicitor Hardeman concluding
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
POUNDED BY A PLUG-UGLY.
DIR. Mumford, of the Kansas City Times,
Suffers for an Editorial.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 12.-Dr. Morrison
Mumford, editor of the Times, was assault
ed here this morning by Edward Corrigan,
the horseman. The difficulty occurred on
the corner of Missouri avenue and Main
street Corrigan approached the Doctor from
the rear, and seizing his right arm, dealt
him powerful blow in the eye. He then
knocked him down and struck him several
times more before he released his victim.
Corrigah took DR.. Mumford's pistol from
his pocket and walked away with it. DR..
Mumford's injuries consist of two scalp
wounds and several bruises and cuts on the
face. He was conveyed to his home in a
carriage. The cause of the assault is sup
posed to be an editorial published in the
Times oil Nov. IS, in which Corrigan
was numerically scrogged for his attack
the previous day on Thomas Mosier, Times
reporter. Mosier has just recovered from
the beating he then received. A civil action
is now pending against Corrigan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
y hnniaton's Car Works.

ADMISSION, ALA, Dec. ia cable from
London announces that the United States
Rolling Stock Company has decided to in
crease its capital stock from SO, 100000 to
$4, ,000, 900, and TO build at Admission a large
car works, including a rolling mill and
foundry. capable Of turning ont twenty
cars day. The works viii employ LOCO
men, and will disburse $4,000 a day for
labor and material.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Reagan ana the Carriers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA bill was intro
duced in the Senate to-day by Mr.. Reagan
to amend the interstate commerce act so as
TO bring express cars, Pullman cars, sleep
ing cars and all other cars owned by pri-
vate citizens or corporations within its
operations the same as if they were tech
nically common carriers" Also to amend
Section 4 of the same act by providing that
competition of railroads and water routes
shall not be construed TO create dissimilar
circumstances and conditions within the
meaning of the act
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
MosCOWs STUDENTS.
Troops Necessary to Make Them
Obey the Rules.

Moscow, Dec 12.-The disturbances Gre
ated by the students Of the university here
have become so serious that the lectures
have been suspended, and meetings of
between the students and body Of troops
one student was killed and several were
wounded. Hundreds of others were ar
rested. Cossacks patrol the city night and
day. An especially heavy force is stationed
around the university. The troubles have
no connection with politics, but are due to
the objection Of the students to certain new
rules which have been adopted by the uni
versity. The university has been closed
The agitation among the students of the
University has extended to the Agricultural
Academy. Troops surround both build
ings. A serious outbreak is threatened.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Flooding the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12--The total num-
Der of bills and joint resolutions introduced
in the Senate to-day was 594, larger num-
ber than was ever before introduced in the
Senate in one day The aggregate amount
of the appropriations provided for by the
public building bills is S7645'OOO. Bills were
introduced by Mr. Call to increase the APP
for the public building at Jack
Fla, from sl75.000 TO S275, 900, and
at Kew West from $175, 900 to $250,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
OUTLAWS RAIDED.

Oficers Corner Them in a Cabin and
Kill One in Charge.
CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 12-Three officers,
Baker, Griffith and Howell, made a raid
this morning at Dayton, Tenn, ON gang
of outlaws fortified in a cabin, mile from
town. The gang opened fire on the officers
as they approached. The desperadoes we're
armed with rifles and shotguns, but as soon
as the first round was fred the officers
charged the cabin, knocked down the door,
and captured three prisoners, shooting one
of them, J. Carahan, through the heart.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Went Him $4,000 Better.

LYNcHBURG, VA, Dec. IA special to
the Advance from Roanoke says: SIN the
case of Bartholomew VS.. the Rorer Iron
Company, in which the sale of the entire
property had been made to William Welch
FOR $4,000, an upset bid was filed this
morning in the Hastings Court by Clarence
M. Clark, of Philadelphia, of 5000,
whereupon the sale TO Welch was not con-
ErY,,a ad y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
PUBLIC BUILDING SITES.
A Precedent Which May be q Pointe
for Savannah.

IOI AHV6uUHDs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Supervising Ar
chitect Freret to-day gave instructions for
the location of the new public public build
ing at Huntsville, Ala, Oh the lot between
Eustis and Randolph streets, with openings
on these streets, and also on Green street
This action is taken in accordance
with the wishes of citizens of
Huntsville, who were not entirely pleased
with the site % iginally selected and who
made respectful appeal to the architect
for a change. Mr.. F'reret, in speaking of
the selection of sites for public buildings he
will be governed almost entirely by the
wishes Of the people most directly concerned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Secret Session Of the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.--In the secret ses-
sion of the Senate to-day nothing was done
except to read and refer the nominations
already sent in.
The Senate is about to remove the injunc-
ton of secrecy from the journal Of the ex-
ecutive proceedings from the year 1920 up
to the end of the Fortieth Congress, twenty
years ago. 1t fills fifteen volumes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Mrs. .John Jacob Astor Dead.

New York, Dec. 12.--Mrs. John Jacob
Astor died tonight. She was well known
for almost boundless charity. She was the
daughter of Thomas S. Gibbs, VINO lives at
No ITO Fifth avenue, and who was for
nerly planter Of South Carolina. 1t was
she who presented the famous Ellsworth
Zouayes with their stand OF colors in 1861
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
state Supreme Court Decisions.

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 1.-THE following
supreme Court decisions were handed down
to-day:
]. H. Smith VS.. J. D. Cunningham ct al !:
from Barlow Affirmed.
Fremont Cultivator Company VS.. VIII
liam McCarny; from Murray. Reversed.
p, Heavier VS.. Z. j. Salger ct al; from
Dade Affirmed.
Phoenix Insurance Company VS.. 7. N.
Fulton; from Barlow. Affirmed.
The Cherokee circuit was concluded to-
dau
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Mnrdarous Madness.

LYNcHBURG, VA, Dec 12.--Frank Moss,
an extensive cattle dealer of Tazewell
county, yesterday murdered colored mail
carrier ON tine route TO Burks' Garden. Moss
had just returned from the Eastern markets,
where he had sold large lot of cattle aud
was crazy from spree. He has been
placed ia a lunatic asyllm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 12 --Advices have
been received here Of the laundering at sea
In October when seven days from this port,
Of the steamer ALFRED Watts, johnson, mas
ter, from Philadelphia to Hiogo, Japan,
with oil Only two persons were saved out
Of twenty-seven. They have been landed
in LIVERPOOL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Hunters Kill Each Other.

KANSAS CITY Mo-, Dec. 12.-W. Fl.
Grinter, well-known stock man of Mum
Gle. Kan, and w. H. Raqua, prominent
ing in the wilds Of Ozark county, Satur-
day. Mr.. Raqua mstook Mr.. Grinter's head
for a wild turkey and sent load of buck
shot into him. Mr.. .Grinter, supposing 1t
had been done purposely. became enraged
and returned the fire, killing Mr.. Raqua
instantly. Mr.. Grinter died half an hour
80 rA
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
SWAMPED BY A MULE.
A White and Colored Man Lose
Their Lives at q Ferry.

RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. 12.--Edward Morse
(white) and a colored man named Hinton
were drowned in Neuse river in this city
yesterday They with five others were
crossing the river in ferry boat. Morse
had mule on the boat. When
near the middle of the stream
the mule became restless and
stamped the bottom out of the boat. All
hands sank. Morse was swimming to the
bank when Hinton, who could not swim,
seized his ankle. and holding on with death
grip. both were drowned. All the others,
with the mule, got out safely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
IRISH TO BUY THEIR HOLDINGS.

The Duke of Abercorn Sells to Them
on the Twenty-Y ear Plan.
LONDON, Dec. 12.-After friendly nego-
tiations, three hundred farmers have bought
their holdings in the Duke of Abercorns
estates, in Tyrone and Donegal, on the
twenty-years' purchase, under the Ash
bourne act The amount involved is e300,
900. and the sale reduced the Duke of Aber-
corn's estates one-third.
NEWS AGENT SENTENCED TO ONE MONTH.
DUBLIN, Dec. IA news agent named
O'Rourke has been sentenced to a month s
imprisonment at hard labor for selling
copies of the Cork Herald containing re-
ports of suppressed branches of the league.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Taxes on Drummers to be Enforced

AUSTIN, TEX, Dec. 12.--Regardless of
the recent decision OF the Federal Court at
Galveston declaring the State law taxing
foreign drummers to be unconstitutional
the State Comptroller has issued fresh in
structions to the county officials ordering
them to enforce TIE law until it is repealed
by the Legislature, or until Congress by
special enactment denies the right Of the
State to impose such taxes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Garmany and samoa.

under date of Nov. so, state that the Ger
mans continue to occupy the Islands. Apia
is quiet. The position of Tamasese, who
was declared King by the Germans after
the deposition Of King Malietoa, is weak
The majority Of the natives have paid the
rAnll tag
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
1,,dna cznolrink Resirns-

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL - Judge J. I.
Goolrick, Of Virginia, Chief of the Inspec-
tion Division Of the Office Of the Second
Assistant Postmaster General, has resigned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
A Monetary Convention with Mexico.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.--There is current
some talk of monetary convention with
Mexico under which the gold and silver
coins of the United States and the gold and
silver coins of Mexico would be made legal
tender in both countries upon the agree
ment that each government should redeem
its own coin at par upon demand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
FELL PREY TO THE FLAMES.
5000 Bales of Cotton Burned in an
English Warehouse.

LONDON, Dec. 12.-~Fire to- day destroyed
a warehouse Mt Bootle, containing 5000 bales
of cotton. The seed and oil mills at Drift
field have been destroyed by fire. The loss
is $750,000
BIG BLAZE AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Dec. IA threatening con-
flagration broke out about 7:3O o'clock to-
night in the very centre of the most valua-
bic busines property in Chicago. The
flames were first noticed shooting from the
windows of the Wholesale boot and shoe es-
tablishment of Phelps, Dodge & Palmer,
corner Of Adams street and Fifth avenue.
The establishment occupied n quarter of a
square, and was solid-looking five story
pile of masonry and iron, but the upper
floors succumbed with astonishing rapidity.
The building was owned by E. Fl. Shell
don. Its value is placed at 100000. The
structure is a total loss, and the goods In 1t
are to be classed likewise. 1t is hard to
estimate the loss on the stock. The firm
had sold out their winter stock, and had
fitted out every floor with spring goods.
Mr.. Phelps estimated his insurance at be-
tween 100000 and 100000, distributed
among a number of companies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
pushing On a Railroad.

New ORLEANS, Dec. IA special from
Aberdeen, Miss, to the Times Democrat.
says: This afternoon the Kansas City.
Memphis and Birmingham railroad was
completed to the bridge across the Tomhig.-
bee river. The bridge win be completed
within two DAYS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Troacherv Adnitted.

LKIpsIc, Dec 1o Herr Cabbanes, a sub
aitern Official at strasburg, has pleaded
guilty 10 charge of revealing official docn-
menfs to France He = AIRED that he was
not aware OF the gravity of his oifense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13

WASHINGTON, Dec ~ The Speaker has
finally determined, it is stated, to appoint
Mr.. Mills, OF Texas, Chairman of the Com
naittee on WAYS and Means
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
philadelnhia,s bucket Sd aps.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 12.--Some of the
bucket shop Stock Exchanges resumed busi-
ness to-day, notwithstanding that the pro-
prietcrs are under bail to answer charge
of conducting an illegitimate business. They
are seeking the advice of counsel and intend
to contest In court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Morley Seriously IL.

LONDON, Dec. 2.---John Morley Is seri-
ousy Ill with an affection of the liver. All
his political engagements have been can
celled He is greatly prostrated and has
been growing weaker since last evening
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
Opening the Army to Southerners.

WASHINGTON, Dec IA bill visa intro
iuced in the Senate to-day by Mr.. Gibson
TO repeal the act forbidding the appointment
to any position in the army. OF any person
who served in any capacity in the military,
naval or civil service Of the so-callas Con-
federacy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-13
sort Comes High.

LONDON, Dec 12-Ticxets for the Sui
ivan Mitchell prize fight axe selling at a55
The Clifton clarion., 1887-01-19
Supt. Gates Report.
Tho following is the report of the Supt. of Territorial Prison for

Tho following is the report of the Suipt. of Territorial Prison for last quarter:
 YUMA, A. T., Dec. 31, 1886. To the Hon. Board of Prison Com missioners-Gentlemen.
 In making my report for the last quarter, l submit as part thereof, following, viz: Report of Asst. Supt. and Turnkey, report of Medical Officer.
 Abstract of United States pris- oners; abstract of prisoners en- titled to be discharged the coming quarter.
 Account of board, etc, of U, s. prisoners at end of last quarter.
 Prisoners received during last
 quarter, B Prisoners at end of quarter,' 16T Prisoners discharged, sentence
 expired, 16 Prisoners discharged, pardoned ? Prisoners discharged, new trial l Prisoners died l, Prisoners dn hand at thls date 169 The foregoing does not include two prisoners at the insane asylum at Stockton, Cal.
 During the past three months, considerable excavating, grading and filling has been done. About 4,OOO cubic yards of dirt and rock have been handled, and purtion of the rock cut for construction purposes. The prison yard has been grad ed and commodious water closet placed in the northeast corner.
 Two roads are being graded; one loading towards the south, which will give an easy grade in, approaching the prison from thtas direction; the second road leads in an eastern direction to the banks of the Gila river and gives access to the best supply of rock on the prison grounds.
 Adjoining the barn there has been erected a stable, sixteen by fifty feet and all new woodwork has been painted.
 In the various shops the usual amount of work has been accom- plished. The blacksmith's shop has turned ont a first class farm wagon; and the tailor and shoe shops have manufactured all the clothing and shoes required.
 I would recommend that eight new cells to be constructed, ant, that from twelve to fifteen tons of iron be purchased for this pur- pose.
 I have sold the spring wagon manufactured last quarter, receiv- ing therefore the sum of two hun dred and fifty dollars. The above amount is herewith rendered.
 Respectfully submitted,
 THos. GATES,
 Superintendenf.-
The Clifton clarion., 1887-01-19
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